Awesome Custom Cursor replaces your default boring cursor with 100+ fun and cool customized cursors.

Latest Version

Version
3.1
Update
January 24, 2024
Size
6.08MiB
Developer
cpstest.app
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
2.89655 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
ContextMenus
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Awesome Custom Cursor Extension

Awesome Custom Cursor is a Chrome extension to let you define your own cursor style. Hope you enjoy it!

Please note that due to Chrome's security restrictions, we can't update the cursor for you on:

1) Internal browser pages (for example, browser-settings page, extension-management page, etc.)
2) Chrome Web Store related pages (for example, this page).
3) Extension related pages (for example, some of your other extensions' option pages)

Change Log:

3.1 - Updated on Jan 25, 2024
* Improved performance
* Rebuilt with Manifest V3

2.0 - Updated on Nov 24:
* Added many new funny and cool cursors
* Bug fixes

1.9 - Updated on Nov 23:
* Bug fixes and optimization.

1.8 - Updated on Nov 22:
* Settings available for helper cursor style and color
* Added a group of holiday cursors!

1.5 - Updated on Jul 26:
* Removed .DS_Store files from package.

1.2 - Updated on Jul 25:
* New UI Design
* Fixed some UI bugs for Windows Operating System.

1.0 - Updated on Jul 4:
* Updated with 100+ supercool cursors.
* Removed unnecessary permission request.

0.1 - Updated on Jun 29:
* Initial release
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Source Manifest.json

{ "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "128": "assets/icons/icon128.png", "32": "assets/icons/icon32.png", "48": "assets/icons/icon48.png", "96": "assets/icons/icon96.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": [ "libs/jquery.js", "libs/cursor.js" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "description": "Awesome Custom Cursor replaces your default boring cursor with 100+ fun and cool customized cursors.", "icons": { "128": "assets/icons/icon128.png", "32": "assets/icons/icon32.png", "48": "assets/icons/icon48.png", "96": "assets/icons/icon96.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "name": "Awesome Custom Cursor", "options_ui": { "open_in_tab": false, "page": "options.html" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "contextMenus" ], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "3.1", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "assets/*.*" ], "matches": [ "" ] }, { "resources": [ "libs/*.*" ], "matches": [ "" ] }, { "resources": [ "cursors/*.*" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Awesome Custom Cursor extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Awesome Custom Cursor extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Awesome Custom Cursor extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Awesome Custom Cursor extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Awesome Custom Cursor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Awesome Custom Cursor extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Awesome Custom Cursor Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Awesome Custom Cursor extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Awesome Custom Cursor extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Awesome Custom Cursor extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Awesome Custom Cursor extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Awesome Custom Cursor extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Awesome Custom Cursor extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Awesome Custom Cursor extension file

Select and download the Awesome Custom Cursor extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Awesome Custom Cursor extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Awesome Custom Cursor extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Awesome Custom Cursor extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Awesome Custom Cursor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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A random Channel (ID: 00000026d41d7511) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/30/2022 i accidentally got rid of it now i cant change it back

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Mary Nung (ID: 00000008fe38d36f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2022 works perfect for me. latest chrome 104

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CandyFoxyyy (ID: 000000ca0311ab5c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/18/2022 "awesome cursors" LIES Horrible Cursors.. doesn't even work in other tabs

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John Kwok (ID: 0000006949aeceda) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/05/2022 Awesome This is what I expected!

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Bổng Phan (ID: 00000023ed1a719d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/17/2021 tôi ghét cái này